Hornet
Definition of Hornet
Hor´net
n.
1.
(Zool.)
A
large
,
strong
wasp
.
The
European
species
(
Vespa
crabro
)
is
of
a
dark
brown
and
yellow
color
.
It
is
very
pugnacious
,
and
its
sting
is
very
severe
.
Its
nest
is
constructed
of
a
paperlike
material
,
and
the
layers
of
comb
are
hung
together
by
columns
.
The
American
white-faced
hornet
(
Vespa
maculata
)
is
larger
and
has
similar
habits
.
Hornet fly
(Zool.)
any
dipterous
insect
of
the
genus
Asilus
,
and
allied
genera
,
of
which
there
are
numerous
species
.
They
are
large
and
fierce
flies
which
capture
bees
and
other
insects
,
often
larger
than
themselves
,
and
suck
their
blood
.
Called
also
hawk fly
,
robber fly
.
To stir up a hornet's nest
to
provoke
the
attack
of
a
swarm
of
spiteful
enemies
or
spirited
critics
.
Related Words
bald-faced
hornet
,
giant
hornet
,
Vespa
crabro
,
vespid
,
vespid
wasp
,
Vespula
maculata
,
Vespula
maculifrons
,
white-faced
hornet
,
yellow
hornet
,
yellow
jacket
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